Glentanner Park Centre - Mount Cook

Glentanner Holiday Park is probably the most stunning setting for accommodation that you could imagine! It is situated close to the extraordinary turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki and virtually at the foot of Mt Cook – NZ's highest mountain, and the awe-inspiring Tasman Glacier. This is the only fully-equipped holiday park in the Mt Cook region and accommodation ranges from camping and motorhome sites to self contained motel units, family cabins, bunkrooms and dorms.

Facilities include communal kitchen & bathrooms, BBQ and picnic areas, along with plenty of safe space for the kids. WiFi internet in all units and to most powered and tent sites. We have a cafe on-site serving breakfast and lunch all year round. Our friendly staff can help you organise your Mt Cook activities – providing information on the many family-friendly walks (including easy, flat access to icebergs to keep the kids interested!), boat tours on a glacial lake or an exciting argo tour, suitable for all ages.

Accommodation

Set amongst native bush and boasting the best weather in the Mount Cook region, Glentanner Park offers a variety of accommodation for any budget. Comfortable self-contained motel style units, large standard units, basic units, and powered campervan and tent sites with large shared facilities.Read more and book accommodation at Glentanner here >>

Tasman Delta Cafe

Dine near the shores of Lake Pukaki, with spectacular views of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mt Cook National Park, at the Tasman Delta Café.

Family Activities at Mt Cook

There is lots to do and explore at Mt Cook, then at the end of your exciting day, come back to Glentanner and relax in our comfortable, friendly accommodation, with a backdrop of NZ's highest peaks and the stunning Lake Pukaki.Read about Mt Cook and local activities here >>

Our favourite destinations…

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting pools of mud!

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi. Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City. The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities. Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.